The Commissionerate of Higher Education, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has announced an official notification for the Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment. This is a special recruitment drive conducted for the appointment of Adhyapak Sahayak (Assistant Professors) in various Non-Government Grant-in-aid Arts, Commerce, Science, Home Science, Education (B.Ed.), and Law colleges across Gujarat. This specific drive is dedicated to Physically Disabled (PH) candidates.
Job Overview
| Organization Name | Commissionerate of Higher Education, Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Adhyapak Sahayak (Assistant Professor) |
| Recruitment Type | Special Recruitment Drive for Physically Disabled (PH) |
| Total Vacancies | 136 Posts |
| Job Location | Gujarat |
| Salary | Rs. 52,000/- per month (fixed for first five years) |
| Application Mode | Online |
Vacancy Details
This recruitment is for a total of 136 vacancies specifically for Physically Disabled (PH) candidates across various subjects.
| Subject | Total Vacancies (PH Categories) |
|---|---|
| Commerce and Accountancy | 27 |
| Gujarati | 19 |
| Economics | 18 |
| English | 8 |
| Law | 8 |
| Statistics | 8 |
| Psychology | 7 |
| Microbiology | 6 |
| Hindi | 6 |
| Maths | 4 |
| Sociology | 3 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Sanskrit | 2 |
| Social Science Method | 2 |
| Other Subjects | 26 |
| Total | 136 |
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 11/03/2026 (12:00 PM)
- Online Application Last Date: 25/03/2026 (05:00 PM)
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Disability Status: Candidates must have a disability of 40% or more. A valid UDID card or certificate issued by a competent medical authority is mandatory. This drive is exclusively for Physically Disabled candidates.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks (after a 5% relaxation for the PH category) in the relevant subject from an accredited university.
- Eligibility Tests: Candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR, or SLET/SET of Gujarat State.
- Ph.D. Exemption: Candidates with a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations are exempted from NET/SLET/SET, subject to specific conditions.
- For Education Faculty: Specific qualifications apply for Adhyapak Sahayak positions in B.Ed. colleges as per NCTE norms.
Age Limit
The age limit for candidates will be applicable as per the prevailing rules and regulations of the Government of Gujarat for recruitment in Grant-in-aid colleges. Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for specific age relaxations provided to PH categories.
Application Fee
- Application Fee: Rs. 500/- (Non-refundable)
- Payment Mode: Online through the provided payment gateway.
Selection Process
- The selection process is based on a merit-based shortlisting followed by an interview.
- Candidates are scored based on academic records, research publications, teaching experience, and awards.
- Candidates are shortlisted for document verification and interviews based on their merit rank.
- Final selection is based on performance in the oral interview.
How to Apply
- Visit the official portal of the Commissionerate of Higher Education.
- Register on the portal by providing the required details and selecting the appropriate disability category.
- Log in and fill out the detailed application form carefully.
- Upload necessary documents, including a passport-size photograph, signature, and educational/disability certificates in PDF format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Review all details and submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Instructions
- This is the second attempt of recruitment specifically for PH candidates. Candidates who applied in the first attempt must apply fresh.
- Knowledge of the Gujarati language (reading, writing, and speaking) is necessary.
- Ensure all certificates are acquired before the last date of application.
- Ready your UDID and educational documents to avoid last-minute hurdles.
Conclusion
This special recruitment drive for Adhyapak Sahayak positions is a significant opportunity for differently-abled academic professionals to join the higher education department of the Gujarat State Government. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply online between March 11th and March 25th, 2026.
